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The Last Show with David CooperA Narcissist's Prayer - April 16, 2025David's top stories: Dystopian Silicon Valley crosswalk hack; and Agnostics are more neurotic. Gary Direnfeld joins the show for Therapy Thursdays on a Wednesday. David reads A Narcissist's Prayer, and he and Gary discuss strategies for dealing with narcissists. Dr. Zachary Neal presents childfree living and how the number of nonparents who never want children is growing. Dr. Julian Givi explains that when you invite yourself somewhere, you're more welcome than you think. On Sex, Et Cetera, David asks Samantha Bitty whether inviting someone to a wedding is rude. (Check out Samantha's podcast here.) Finally, Boris Maciejovsky shares the...2025-04-171h 27
Mornings with SimiFull Show: Best safety plan, Solving the housing crisis & Inviting yourself to partiesWhich party has a better public safety plan?Guest: Dr. Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice PolicyWill proposed housing plans solve the housing crisis?Guest: Alex Hemingway, Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst with Canadian Centre for Policy AlternativeShould you start inviting yourself to parties?Guest: Dr. Julian Givi, Associate Professor of Marketing at West Virginia University's John Chambers...2025-04-1556 minMornings with SimiShould you start inviting yourself to parties?Should you start inviting yourself to parties?Guest: Dr. Julian Givi, Associate Professor of Marketing at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-04-1507 min
Curiosity WeeklyRe-release: 3D Ink, RSVP No, Old DogsToday, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might think, and some new drugs that could potentially make your dog live longer. 3D Ink •“Soundwaves Harden 3D-Printed Treatments in Deep Tissues.” by Michaela Martinez. 2023. •“Dental curing light.” Wikipedia. •“Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printing.” by Xiao Kuang, et al. 2023. RSVP No •“Just say no to that invitation.” n.a. 2023. •“Saying No: The Negative Ramifications From Invitation Declines Are L...2024-12-1212 min
A Slice with 'DiceWhy Saying 'No' This Holiday Season Is a Gift to YourselfAs the holiday season approaches, the pressure to accept every social invitation can feel overwhelming. In this episode, ASMSA Executive Director Corey Alderdice dives into a fascinating study by Julian Givi and Colleen P. Kirk that reveals why saying “no” to invitations is not only okay but often overanalyzed by those of us who feel guilty about declining. We’ll explore why hosts are more understanding than we think, how perspective-taking bias makes us misjudge the impact of our “no,” and why protecting your time is a gift to yourself and your relationships. Tune in for tips and insights that will...2024-11-1606 min
No Stupid QuestionsHow Can You Give Better Gifts? (Replay)How many bottles of wine are regifted? What’s wrong with giving cash? And should Angela give her husband a subscription to the Sausage of the Month Club? SOURCES:Joel Waldfogel, professor of strategic management & entrepreneurship at the University of Minnesota. RESOURCES:“How to Become a Truly Excellent Gift Giver,” by Eliza Brooke (Vox, 2022).“How to Calculate a Holiday Tip for the Doorman,” by Ronda Kaysen (The New York Times, 2022).“Least Favorite Gifts to Receive for Christmas in the United States in 2022, by Generation,” (Statista, 2022).“(Not) Giving the Same Old Song and Dance: Givers’ Misguided Concerns A...2024-11-0738 min
Second NatureSustainable Gifting is Easier (and Cheaper) Than You ThinkGifting isn't easy for everyone, and it certainly isn't cheap. On top of that, unwanted gifts can be wasteful and lead to piles of returns or trash. But becoming a more sustainable, low-waste gifter will make you a better gifter and save you money!In this episode, we give you dozens of great gift ideas from our community, and all of them are backed by the research of leading Dr. Julian Givi. We'll also talk about the carbon (and waste impact) of big holidays like Christmas. If you want more gift ideas, we've got you...2024-10-0935 min
How to Hack the BrainStop giving bad gifts! How to elevate your gift-giving game using scienceThere is an epidemic of bad gifting going on right now. Last Christmas, 72% of people believed they had received a gift that was ‘disappointing’ or ‘weird’. And nearly one in four said they’d received such a bad gift that it had actually led to an argument.In today's episode, Ziba and Raphy hack the brain of the 'the bad gift receiver' and unwrap the behavioural science behind giving the perfect present. They speak to Professor Julian Givi, whose research explores consumer behaviour decision making in the context of gift purchasing. Then, you'll hear Raphy go underco...2024-04-0428 minCuriosity Weekly3D Ink, RSVP No, Old DogsToday, you’ll learn about a new ink that can 3D print inside your body using soundwaves, why saying no to invitations isn’t as bad as you might think, and some new drugs that could potentially make your dog live longer. 3D Ink “Soundwaves Harden 3D-Printed Treatments in Deep Tissues.” by Michaela Martinez. 2023. “Dental curing light.” Wikipedia. “Self-enhancing sono-inks enable deep-penetration acoustic volumetric printing.” by Xiao Kuang, et al. 2023. RSVP No “Just say no to that invitation.” n.a. 2023. “Saying No: The Negative Ramifications From Invitation Declines Are Less Severe Tha...2024-01-2612 min
Science WeeklyThe science of how to give better giftsAs Christmas approaches, many of us will have spent the last few weeks trying to pick out the perfect presents for friends, family and colleagues. For both giver and receiver, exchanging gifts can be filled with delight – or dread, as a smile slowly fades into a look of feigned enthusiasm. But what does science say about how to avoid unwanted gifts and unpleasant surprises? Ian Sample speaks to Julian Givi about his research unwrapping what we all actually want under the tree, and hears his top tips for choosing a winning present every time. Help support our independent journalism at th...2022-12-2213 min
Opinion ScienceGiving and Getting Good Gifts [Rebroadcast]This is a rebroadcast of Episode 27: Giving and Getting Good Gifts (December 21, 2020).It’s that time of year when winter holidays send people on a buying spree as they collect gifts to give to every friend, family member, and acquaintance. And you’d think that after so many years of giving gifts for all sorts of holidays, we’d be pretty good at it. Right? Well, not according to research in psychology. In this episode, we explore the psychology of why giving to others is such a good thing to do, and also where gift givers go wrong...2021-12-2046 minOpinion Science#27: Giving and Getting Good GiftsIt’s that time of year when winter holidays send people on a buying spree as they collect gifts to give to every friend, family member, and acquaintance. And you’d think that after so many years of giving gifts for all sorts of holidays, we’d be pretty good at it. Right? Well, not according to research in psychology. In this episode, we explore the psychology of why giving to others is such a good thing to do, and also where gift givers go wrong. Along the way, we’ll pick up some tips for how to approach giving i...2020-12-2145 min